Record attempt ... jet man Yves Rossy to take to the skies SWISS adventurer Yves Rossy today postponed his bid to become the first person to fly solo across the English Channel using a single jet-propelled wing because of bad weather. Rossy – known as Fusionman – was due to jump from a plane more than 8,200ft (2,500m) above ground, then fire up jets on his homemade wing and soar across one of the world’s busiest... [read full story]
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JUBILANT Yves Rossy flew across the English Channel yesterday using his DIY Buzz Lightyear rocket wing. The 49-year-old daredevil took only nine minutes and seven seconds to make the amazing journey to Britain. Once he...
This is a handout photo issued by the National Geographic Channel and Jetman Live of Yves Rossy,from Switzerland as he parachutes to ground near Dover England after he completed his attempt to cross the English Channel...
Becomes the first man to make the crossing by rocket SWISS adventurer Yves Rossy flew from France to England overnight propelled by a jetpack strapped to his back - the first person to cross the English Channnel in such a...
